token

Definition

  • noun: a round piece of metal or plastic that is used instead of money in some machines
  • noun: an outward sign or expression
  • usually + 'of'
  • synonyms: sign, symbol, memento

Examples

  • The result was disappointing, but 'by the same token', it could have been much worse.

  • All the people who work there are men except for a couple of 'token' women.

  • The government has made only a 'token' effort to end homelessness.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) to do the big burning scene. INGRAM: You know, we were sort of being told... ...that if we can just do sort of a token flame here and there... ...that would be enough, and we'll put in CG flames later and-- Us, as a group decided... ...that even though, you know, we actually (..)
    2012 The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey